MINUTES - Council - 19970312TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 11-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 12, 1997
7:00p.m.
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ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, and Weller.
Councillor Wallace was absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director of
Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and Council/
Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#126. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of a Memorandum from Councillor Sorley and Report C097-01 0-
070 to the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Labour Relations Matter
#127. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a labour relations
matter.
CARRIED
At 8:00 p.m. the Council meeting resumed.
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DELEGATIONS
Aurora Magna Tigers re: Ice Availability at the Community
Centre for Semi-Final and Final Games
Page 2
Mr. Jerome Dupont, Director of Operations for the Aurora Magna Tigers spoke on behalf
of the owners of the Team. He indicated that the Aurora Magna Tigers would potentially
be playing their semi-final and final games until May 15, 1997. He advised that removal
of the ice on April 20th at the Community Centre would impose a problem for their Team
playing their home games in Aurora. Mr. Dupont suggested some possible solutions
including obtaining a temporary cover for the ice surface; taking the ice out and putting
it back in, and the alternative of their Team playing in Newmarket or Richmond Hill. He
then outlined the potential pros and cons of each solution from the Tigers perspective.
Mr. Dupont concluded by indicating that the Aurora Magna Tigers would like to work with
the Town to make their home playoff games possible because it was important to their
Team to play in Aurora and requested Council's assistance in resolving this problem.
#128. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the request of the delegation be referred to the Unfinished Business
section of the Agenda for consideration.
CARRIED
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Aurora/King Chapter re:
30 Seater Bicycle Raising Funds for Stroke Research
Mr. Robert Graham, Chair of the Big Bike Event provided Council with photographs of a
previous year's Big Bike Event and indicated that $11,000 was raised at that time. He
stated that the Big Bike fundraising Event would be held on May 3, 1997 and the time
would be confirmed at a later date. Mr. Graham expressed his appreciation to Councillor
Morris for her contributions towards this event and indicated that people could contact
her if they wish to participate in this venture.
#129. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the submission of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Aurora Community Arboretum Program (A.C.A.P.l re: Introduction
of ACAP Members and Recent Progress Made in the Community
Mr. Ken Smith, Chairman of the Aurora Community Arboretum Program (ACAP) informed
Council that ACAP was formed in 1995. Their objective was to encourage citizens to
participate in the planting of specimen trees and shrubs in areas designated by the Town
of Aurora. The Arboretum currently has 1 6 members on its Board of Directors, and it was
the first group to sign a Community Partnership Agreement with the Town of Aurora
Leisure Services Department. Mr. Smith indicated that the first tree was planted in the
Spring of 1996 at the Aurora Cemetery, and that the first phase of their 1997 tree
planting program would be in the vicinity of the bridge at John West Way. Mr. Smith
expressed his appreciation to lldi Connor and the Leisure Services Advisory Committee for
making the "March for Parks" Event possible, a 6km walk through the Town of Aurora on
April 20, 1997 to help raise funds for this Program.
#130. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the submission of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Premier of Ontario re: Town of Aurora's Resolution
Regarding the Realignment of Government Roles and
Responsibilities and Intention to Establish a Greater
Toronto Services Board
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Margaret Stevens. Resident re: Council Meeting Regarding
Aurora Governance Scenario "A"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Environment and Energy re: Aurora Council's
Support for a Deposit Return System for LCBO Containers
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club re: Request for Tag Days
on May 2-4. 1997 in the Town of Aurora
Page 3
THAT permission be granted to the Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club to
conduct tag days on May 2-4, 1997 at retail locations in the Town of
Aurora.
#131. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as "Consent
Items" be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take
all necessary action required to give effect to same.
CARRIED
SECTION "8"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region re: Position of Regional Council Regarding the
Establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board
#132. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received; and
THAT as their position differs substantially from the approach taken by the
Town of Aurora, the Mayor be authorized to disassociate from the Region
of York's position adopted regarding the role of the Greater Toronto Services
Board.
CARRIED
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Town of Newmarket re: Establishment of a
Greater Toronto Services Board
#133. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
City of Mississauga re: Response to Discussion Paper -
"Developing a Framework for a Greater Toronto Services
Board"
#134. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora support in principle the
recommendations of the City of Mississauga with the exception of
Recommendation Nos. 4, 7 & 8 which are inconsistent with the Town of
Aurora's position taken on the role of the Greater Toronto Services Board.
CARRIED
David Clark Consulting Inc. on Behalf of Town of Georgina
re: Request to Forward Council's Position Regarding the
Greater Toronto Services Board
#135. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the recommendations of
the Town of Georgina; and
THAT authorization be provided to submit the position regarding the role of
the Greater Toronto Services Board as prepared by David Clark Consulting
Inc.
CARRIED
AMO. Member Communication For Your Information re:
Who Does What Status Report For AMO Members
#136. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region re: Provincial -Municipal Responsibilities
Proposed Realignment
#137. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence outlining the position of the Region of York in this
regard be endorsed.
CARRIED
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City of North York re: Impact on Recent Provincial
Announcements -January 13 to 17. 1997
Page 5
#138. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Pickering re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution-Pooling of Property Taxes to Fund Soft
Services by Metropolitan Toronto
#139. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO Municipal Alert re: Bill 98 -Development Charges Act
#140. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora support the recommendations of
AMO as contained within their document.
CARRIED
Town of Penetanguishene re: Request for Support of
Resolution -Georgianwood Addiction Centre
#141. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region. Finance and Administration Committee re:
Clause 9. Report 4-"Resolution -Town of Georgina.
Provincial Sales Tax Reduction"
#142. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
George Street Public School re: Parking Restrictions
at George Street Public School
#143. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Municipal Operations
Committee; and
THAT first and second reading consideration of By-law 3801-97 .T be
deferred.
CARRIED
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Community Core Review Committee re: Historic
Downtown Flag Festival Contest
#144. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT notification of the Historic Aurora Downtown Flag contest be placed
in the Town's Notice Board in the Era Banner;
THAT the contest entries be received by April 15, 1997;
THAT winners be selected by the Community Core Review Committee prior
to April 22, 1997;
THAT winning entries be displayed at the Aurora Home Show, April 25-27,
1997; and
THAT prizes be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at the
Council Meeting of May 14, 1 997.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No. 03-97
Tuesday. March 4. 1997
#145. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No.
03-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted with the exception of Recommendation No. 1 0.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING NO. 03-97. TUESDAY. MARCH 4. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 10
Memorandum of Chief Administrative Officer re: Committee Structure Adjustment
#146. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT effective immediately, the Leisure Services Advisory Committee and
the Business Development Committee be given Ad Hoc Committee status,
reporting to the appropriate Standing Committees, to be chaired by a
Member of Council and with representation from at least one other Member
of Council, until a full Council review of the Committee Structure is
undertaken in May, 1997.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
Fl97-004-067 -Sale of Fire Department 1972
Tanker Truck and 1978 Pumper Truck
#147. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council authorize the sale of the 1972 Dodge Fargo Tanker Truck to
the only sealed bidder, Frederick B. Brown and Douglas R. Brown for
$1,800.
CARRIED
LS97-006-068-Adjustment to Parks Full-Time
Operations Staff Complement
#148. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve the increase in the Parks Full-time Staff complement
from 7 to 9 persons in the Parks Division.
CARRIED
PL97-032-069 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement
and Removal of the !Hl Holding Prefix
Grindelwald Developments Limited. Block 2.
Registered Plan 65M-3014. Stone Road
D11-16-96. D14-32-96
#149. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Agreement with Grindelwald Developments Limited and the Town of Aurora
for the construction of a row house development comprising a total of 1 0
units on Block 2, Registered Plan 65M-3014; and
THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreement,
Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3770-96.D to remove the
Holding {H) prefix from the subject lands.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region Association for Volunteer Administration
re: Request for Proclamation -"National Volunteer Week"
April 13 to 19. 1997
#150. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT April 13 to 19, 1997 be proclaimed "National Volunteer Week" in the
Town of Aurora; and
THAT notice be placed in the Town of Aurora Notice Board acknowledging
the contribution volunteers make to the overall effectiveness of our
community.
CARRIED
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C097-012-065 -Service Agreement-
Parking Enforcement on Regional Roads
#151. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement providing
for local enforcement of parking regulations on Regional Roads; and
THAT Staff be directed to report on the potential implementation of a 3 hour
maximum parking time limit on all local roads in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
PL97-033-066 -Delegation of Signing Authority
Plans of Condominium and Subdivision
#152. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Director of Planning be delegated the authority to sign plans
denoting that draft approval and final approval for registration are granted
respecting approvals under Section 51 {subdivisions) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegation of Mr. Jerome Dupont of the Aurora Magna Tigers re: Ice
Availability at the Community Centre for Semi-Final and Final Games
#153.
BY-LAWS
#154.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the request of the delegation for extension for ice time at the Aurora
Community Centre be denied;
THAT Staff be directed to report on alternative means to cover the ice and
that the matter be considered as part of the 1998 Budget Discussions; and
THAT Staff be directed to explore alternative fundraising mechanisms with
the Aurora Magna Tigers.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3799-97.T
3800-97.T
Being a By-law to prescribe maximum
rates of speed on Stone Road in the
Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Tyler Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#155.
#156.
#157.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3799-97.T
3800-97.T
Being a By-law to prescribe maximum
rates of speed on Stone Road in the
Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Tyler Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3770-96.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 {Grindelwald
Developments Block 2).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3799-97.T Being a By-law to prescribe maximum
rates of speed on Stone Road in the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
Councillor Healy
Councillor Ochalski
Requested Staff to report to the Municipal Operations
Committee on the potential expansion of the program to
provide litter receptacles in the Town Park facilities.
Informed Council of a resident's suggestion for the
publication in the Notice Board of requests by residents
for motorists to obey the traffic regulations in specific
areas.
Enquired if residents could conduct traffic survey of cars
using the roads in residential areas.
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NEW BUSINESS
Professional Engineers Ontario. York Chapter re: Donation
of Tree and Plaque for the Aurora Community Arboretum
Program IACAPl
#158. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received and a letter of thanks be forwarded
to the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
CARRIED
Appointments of Chairoersons and Council Representatives
to the Business Development Committee and the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee
#159. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Councillor Morris be appointed Chairperson for the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee and Councillor Griffith be appointed Chairperson for the
Business Development Committee; and
THAT Councillor Sorley be appointed to the Business Development
Committee and Councillor McKenzie be appointed to the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Sorley re: Notice of a Motion
regarding Review of Council Remuneration.
#160. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT consideration of the proposed Motion be deferred until the next
Council Meeting.
CARRIED
C097-01 0-070-Administration Procedure No. 49 -Involuntary Downsizing
#161. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the proposed Administration Procedure No. 49 -Involuntary
Downsizing appended to Report C097-01 0-070 be approved.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#162. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES L. ALLISON, MUNiCIPAL CLERK
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